Greensville County Health Data

Greensville County, Virginia

Health Score

40/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

71.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

71.4 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

State avg 7.9%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

35

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

90

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Greensville County, Virginia

Greensville faces severe health crisis

At 71.4 years, Greensville County residents live nearly 6.6 years below the U.S. average of 78.0 years. The county's 24.0% poor or fair health rate ranks among America's worst, driven by poverty, chronic disease, and limited hospital capacity.

Virginia's second-lowest life expectancy

Greensville's 71.4-year life expectancy trails Virginia's 75.1-year average by 3.7 years, placing it near the bottom of state rankings. This gap reflects decades of economic decline and underinvestment in healthcare infrastructure.

Part of regional health emergency

Greensville (71.4 years) ranks with Halifax (72.1) and Grayson (74.6) as part of a three-county health crisis in rural Virginia. All three face primary care shortages and above-average disease burden.

Modest coverage, inadequate providers

At 5.8% uninsured, Greensville has relatively strong insurance uptake—but only 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents serve those covered. Residents often travel 30+ miles for routine care, delaying preventive treatment and worsening health outcomes.

Protect yourself and your family

Even with lower uninsured rates, Greensville residents face long waits for scarce providers. Ensure your coverage is current at healthcare.gov and discuss telehealth options with your doctor to bridge distance gaps.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Greensville County, VA?
Greensville County has a health score of 40/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #101 out of 133 counties in Virginia (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Greensville County?
Life expectancy in Greensville County is 71.4 years. The Virginia state average is 75.1 years, making Greensville County below the state average.
How does Greensville County health compare to the Virginia average?
Greensville County's health score of 40/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Life expectancy is 71.4 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 7.9% statewide.
What health factors affect Greensville County?
Key health factors for Greensville County include: life expectancy (71.4 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (35:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 90:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Greensville County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 40/100 ("Below Average"), Greensville County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Virginia. Residents have a life expectancy of 71.4 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Greensville County?
Greensville County's health score of 40/100 is below the Virginia average of 56/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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Data Sources

Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.

Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.